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[[Image:Halo Wars Flood.jpg|thumb|left|Flood biomass and tentacles ensnares an [[Elephant]], with Flood [[Infection Forms]] and [[Combat Forms]] in the backround.]] | [[Image:Halo Wars Flood.jpg|thumb|left|Flood biomass and tentacles ensnares an [[Elephant]], with Flood [[Infection Forms]] and [[Combat Forms]] in the backround.]] | ||
{{Quote|There is quite a bit of concern regarding how we’re going to fit the [[Flood]] into our game and keep it in canon which surprised me, but I promised them all that the [[Halo 1]] canon is intact and that they would have to wait and see how we integrate the [[Flood]].|Graeme Devine<ref>http://halowars.com/news/articles/archive/2008/10/14/Hello-from-TGS.aspx</ref>}} | {{Quote|There is quite a bit of concern regarding how we’re going to fit the [[Flood]] into our game and keep it in canon which surprised me, but I promised them all that the [[Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo 1]] canon is intact and that they would have to wait and see how we integrate the [[Flood]].|Graeme Devine<ref>http://halowars.com/news/articles/archive/2008/10/14/Hello-from-TGS.aspx</ref>}} | ||
The [[Flood]] have been announced to be a faction within the game, though the player is unable to use them. The [[Flood]] gain bases and units by taking over [[Human]] and [[Covenant]] bases and troops, and most likely growing flood biomass around it to signify that it is under Flood control. Nothing else is known at this time.{{Verify_source}} | The [[Flood]] have been announced to be a faction within the game, though the player is unable to use them. The [[Flood]] gain bases and units by taking over [[Human]] and [[Covenant]] bases and troops, and most likely growing flood biomass around it to signify that it is under Flood control. Nothing else is known at this time.{{Verify_source}} | ||
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What has been shown in one of the more recent ''Halo Wars'' demos was that [[Flood]] [[Infection Form]]s, [[Combat Form]]s, and what look remotely like [[Gravemind]] tentacles and Proto-Graveminds will be the Flood's main attack force. Whether any [[Flood Juggernaut]]s, pure forms, or new forms of the Flood will appear is as yet unknown. | What has been shown in one of the more recent ''Halo Wars'' demos was that [[Flood]] [[Infection Form]]s, [[Combat Form]]s, and what look remotely like [[Gravemind]] tentacles and Proto-Graveminds will be the Flood's main attack force. Whether any [[Flood Juggernaut]]s, pure forms, or new forms of the Flood will appear is as yet unknown. | ||
It has been confirmed that the | It has been confirmed that the Flood make an appearance further into the Campaign Mode, and have been over powered to keep their terrifying appearance. ''Ensemble'' also hinted that there are "shaky alliances" between the UNSC and Covenant, when the Flood turn up. | ||
*'''Forms''' | *'''Forms''' | ||
**[[Infection Form]] Has the ability to crawl over walls, increasing its potent abilities, and is able to reach ground no other forces can reach. It is likely that when a group reaches an enemy unit, it will bite them, and then infect them (if a | **[[Infection Form]] Has the ability to crawl over walls, increasing its potent abilities, and is able to reach ground no other forces can reach. It is likely that when a group reaches an enemy unit, it will bite them, and then infect them (if a Human or an Elite) turning them into Combat Forms and using their weapons. | ||
**[[Combat form]] The standard fighting force of the [[Flood]]. So far only | **[[Combat form]] The standard fighting force of the [[Flood]]. So far only Human and Sangheili forms have been seen. | ||
**[[Carrier Form]] Most likely a suicidal unit, explodes and delivers its payload of [[Infection Forms]] directly into enemy lines. | **[[Carrier Form]] Most likely a suicidal unit, explodes and delivers its payload of [[Infection Forms]] directly into enemy lines. | ||